Category: Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia was home to 21,895 First Nations people, 10,050 Métis, and 695 Inuit, with the rest reporting other Note 1 Aboriginal identities (980) or more than one Aboriginal identity (225). Are there Inuit in Nova Scotia? Of the Aboriginal population in Nova Scotia, 50.2% (25,830) were First Nations people, 45.3% (23,310) were Métis, and […]

You can work while you are receiving Income Assistance. In fact, between your work income and your Income Assistance, you will end up with more money every month. Can you work while on welfare in Canada? The profits you and your family earn are considered income and may reduce your financial assistance. After you have […]

In Nova Scotia, taxes are paid on graduated rates which means that as your taxable income increases, your tax-rate and tax liability increases. You’ll pay a tax rate of 8.79% on the first $29,590 of taxable income. Plus 14.95% on the next $29,590. Plus 16.67% on the next $33,820. How much tax do I pay […]

Goods and services that are zero-rated from the federal portion of the HST include: Basic groceries, including meats, fish, cereals, dairy products, eggs, vegetables, coffee, tea. Some foods including snack foods, liquor, and carbonated beverages are charged HST. What items are exempt from HST? You are not required to pay the Ontario portion (8%) of […]

Nova Scotia affordable living tax credit (NSALTC) For July 2022 to June 2023, the program provides a maximum annual credit of $255.00 for an individual or a couple, plus $60.00 for each child. The credit is reduced by 5% of adjusted family net income over $30,000. How much is the Child Tax Credit in Nova […]

Kids can struggle trying to figure out what they will wear to school each day. It may come as a surprise there are no dress codes in schools across Nova Scotia. Do Canadian schools have dress codes? Pants, skirts and shorts must be an “appropriate length” (mid-thigh). No visible underwear. Tops must cover upper body […]

Every four-year-old in Nova Scotia now has access to pre-primary, a free, universal early learning program. Is kindergarten free in Nova Scotia? Families across Nova Scotia can access free, universal pre-primary education for their children, the year before they start school. Some families may also be eligible for busing. At what age does preschool start […]

Recognized as Canada’s Education Province, Nova Scotia has amongst the most academic institutions per capita anywhere in Canada. Canada’s first English-speaking schools and universities were founded here. How is the school system in Nova Scotia? In Nova Scotia, most residents attend public school, starting at age 5 with grade primary in elementary school. Primary is […]

Parents of children turning five on or before December 31 are not obligated to enroll their son or daughter in Primary if they believe their child is not ready to begin formal education. Parents can choose to wait an additional year. Can you skip kindergarten in Canada? Overview. You can choose to send your four- […]

5. 6 (1) No person shall wilfully take or remove any sand, gravel, stone or other material from a beach without the permission of the Minister. Is it illegal to take rocks from the beach in Canada? For example, it is an offence under the Beaches Act to: take sand, rocks, fossils, or other material […]